Category Archives: Hospital Rounds

Everywhere you look in academic medicine today major initiatives are underway that require fundamental changes in the way people work together. Effective teamwork takes a lot more than a group of individuals skillfully carrying out their specialized tasks. It requires … Continue reading →

Last month I attended the Linguamatics Text Mining Summit in scenic Newport, RI and presented an update on the work I have done in the past year using text mining on rounds to improve patient care. My presentation was very … Continue reading →

I now have access to AdverseEvents, the only standardized information source on post FDA approval drug safety. AdverseEvents features include RxScore®, the first actionable drug safety scorecard and RxSignal®, the only predictive notification of pending regulatory action. If you suspect a … Continue reading →

Last year Georgetown University Medical Center launched the Center for Innovation in Leadership and Education (CENTILE). In June I presented a poster at the first CENTILE Colloquium for GUMC Educators in the Health Professions. My poster Using iPads to Enhance … Continue reading →